CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo City Trojans finally snapped their losing slump by logging their first two victories in the All-Filipino Conference of the Professional Chess Association of
The Trojans nailed two wins in their scheduled matches last Wednesday. However, one of the victories they earned was at the expense of beating fellow Cebu-based team, RCM Cebu which they faced in the first match.From 10th place, the Trojans climbed to the No. 9 spot in the southern division standings with two wins and four losses which translates to 54 points. They are behind the Camarines Soaring Eagles with higher total points of 57, but has the same win-loss record.
Toledo City bounced back strong by winning the rapid round, 9-5. NM Merben Roque finally found his winning ways by besting RCM Cebu’s team captain Mark Mangubat while his teammates Catulay, IM Mascariñas and NM Enriquez Jr. beating the same opponents en-route to win the entire match. However, the Sultans managed to finish the rapid round with with a draw, 7-7, but that wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
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